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Re: Emisson Control unit question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:25:15 -0700
...From that point on the ECU runs the pump > whenever it > >see pulses from the hall unit in the distributor. > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:57:14 -0600
Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & control...
Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:45:35 -0700
...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
Re: The details of Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
...of electronic ignition advance controls far faster than the traditional mechanical flyweight/vacuum advance systems." "In Motronic systems.. The control unit processes a number...
Re: Hanging wire...
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:18:48 +0200
...and a yellow single female connector hanging loose underneath the >digifant control unit relay box (on the driver side). it goes into the major...
Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:44:15 +0300
...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
Re: Igntion coil failure
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:29:30 -0700
...The "transistorized ignition control unit" in the ECU controls both the voltage and firing of the coil. These coils don't appear to have...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:24:47 -0400
...the hall sender is what sends info to the ignition control unit. also the Digital Idle Stabilizer should be checked. checking both of these...
Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
...Idle controll motor and controll unit have been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been replaced with good unit with no...
Re: The details of Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
...of electronic ignition advance controls far faster than the traditional mechanical flyweight/vacuum advance systems." "In Motronic systems.. The control unit processes a number...
Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:10:00 -0800
...If you don't need the alarm just clip the wire to the siren and use it as a door lock controller and ignition...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:21:08 -0500
> > There's no power at the fuel pump, because there is none at the "Digifant > Control Unit Relay" (as it is called on page...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:40:30 -0400
On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:45:19 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >Hi, >since you mention 'ign control unit' you...
Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 2 Jan 2000 13:06:46 -0800
...The undervoltage/over amperage evidence of the cap/rotor is telling, empirical evidence of an ignition problem which is controled by the module in...
Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:55 -0800
...located in southern Oregon. $ 170 for the whole heater system - , wires, fuel pumps, control unit, sheet metal cover that goes under it , rear blower...
Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
...tested. >> >> Computer control for ignition via Hall sender - Good >> >> Fuel pressure test: 30+ psi >> >> With a brief pause after the ignition switch is turned...
Re: Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:40:54 -0400
Sounds like you might have a bad ground somewhere that is causing the available voltage for the ignition controller or computer to drop during...
priority start battery system
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
...No need for a battery booster unit. PriorityStart! ! is totally automatic! What if I want to leave the hazard lights on with the ignition...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Germain
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:37:44 -0400
...valve, control unit or both? I am experiencing the ever so common high idle problem on my '89 Carat. Don't hear the infamous...
Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
...OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on engine replacedfuel inj. ,control unit ,same...
Re: bosch blue
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:10 -0700
...The Vanagon ignition is a variable dwell design with the current control part of the electronics. The Blue coil will work but will deliver...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
Chad, At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: >I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control Unit could be taken apart...
RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:20:58 -0700
...Uses the ignition for speed sensing, and clutch sensing. Single module for electronics and vacuum motor. 2) Cost. (Low.) 3) Reliability. I have done...
Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
...Another thing to consider is that the knock control unit is actually the iginition control unit. It is mapping the advance of the spark...
Have I damaged my control unit?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 04:02:50 EDT
...control unit is connected" Having not read that earlier I was seeing where there was power coming off the relays with the ignition switched...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 15:00:06 +0000
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & > control power which is usually...
Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
Hello- A sudden loss of ignition spark could be (loose or broken wires to coil, etc) A.- the coil B. the Hall control unit...
Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:09:28 -0700
Good raw switched power comes in to the ignition coil by a black wire from the key switch. Don't add any real load...
Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:47:47 -0700
> I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the Hall Sensor? Yup - the little box below the coil. > Bentley...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:46:31 -0400
...etc.) and modified the Vanagon clock unit to take > > the MFA. Jetta/GTi switch gear (cruise control and MFA) stalks fit just fine. > > Frank...
Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:14:25 -0700
...211-905-115-B, Ignition Coil > 3. 191-905-351-B, Hall Control unit, transistorized coil ignition unit > 8. 251-906-083, Idle stabilizer...
Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:13:26 -0500
...I think that wires going to the Valet unit that are spliced into van ignition switch wires are the ones that are the most...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:23:31 -0700
Check the Van Cafe website. I don't recall what they call it, but it is the next generation of the NLA hand made...
Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
...Another thing to consider is that the knock control unit is actually the iginition control unit. It is mapping the advance of the spark...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:16:28 -0700
...On 09/01/2015 07:57 AM, Jon VO wrote: > Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to...
Re: no spark, no gas, no love
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:07:57 +0000
...it is to be connected to the ignition control unit via the green wire. the Hall sender is connected to the ignition control unit...
audi 3A Swap -- Jetronic LH 2.4 question
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 04:59:34 -0400
...They attach to the same terminals in the ignition control unit, BUT the crank pulley mounted version uses thicker wires: .75 instead of .5...
Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working - resolved
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:17:14 -0400
...I also pulled the black (control?) wire to the LED from the spark unit. When applying 12 volts (from a 6 amp battery charger...
Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
...the critical wire is not fully labeled at the idle control unit page. > b. the critical wire has the wrong color shown on the...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -0600
...valve, control unit or both? > Chad, > > At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: > >I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control...
Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:56:13 +0000
...Maybe one of the relays is flaky. Either the fuel pump relay or the control unit relay since they seem to be intertwined. I...
testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:40:54 -0500
...would be a good idea, to make sure that the ignition control unit is doing its proper job. (his suggestion is that if the...
Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:56:04 -0500
...I figure the minimum is cap rotor and ignition control module. I appreciate your insight on which brands to buy. The key for family...
Suburban Heater
Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
Thu, 27 Nov 2003 17:24:13 -0800
Does anyone know anything about Suburban heaters? I have a NT12LEC unit installed in the Westy. It's thermostatically controlled and electronically ignited. The...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - David Richoux
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
...to the Fuel control unit (and probably to the unit marked TRNSTR IGN CNTRL Unit - [translates as Transitional Ignition Control, I guess, and is...
The details of Motronic
Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:58:31 -0400
...Knock control: The Motronic control unit has accurate information on crankshaft position and firing order so it is possible to determine which cylinder is...
Re: 80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:17:59 -0800 (PST)
...the ECU has nothing to do with ignition, only FI. You can check the Hall Control Unit with a voltmeter; the procedure is spelled...
Fw: HELP!
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:46:51 -0800
...Ignition checked out fine. I was told to look cloesely at Hall Sender. Hall Sender checked out fine. Told the Idle Speed Control Unit...
waterboxer coolant light
Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 15:24:56 -0500
...The wiring diagram for the 85 shows a "coolant low level warning control unit" between the expansion tank switch and the dash--anyone know...
Re: High resistance causing no spark?
Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
Sun, 26 Jun 2005 08:19:31 -0700
...I tried a new coil and a new ignition control unit, but still no spark. Anyway, time has run out and it's going...
Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - --------
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:48:38 -0400
...I want to >measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency >counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
Re: AFM???
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:18:22 -0500
...It meters/measures the amount of air being sucked into the ignition chambers.... sends the >measurement to the ECU... > Electronic Control Unit/computer that...
Re: Still need help!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:25:02 -0400
...grounds But it does appear to have been the Hall ignition control unit. Having it replaced appears to have done the trick, though it...
Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:43:11 -0600
...Without having investigated very far, I am guessing that there may be a problem with the control unit that powers the fan on and...
Re: My Digifant Opinion
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 12:44:18 -0400
...The DigifantII is basicly the >same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's >ignition control unit. This is used...
$300 reward for advice
Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 00:49:09 EDT
...The mechanics have replace the control unit, fuel pump, ignition switch, ignition wires, temp sensors. No problem My name is Eddie Mikell, and you...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:54:40 -0700
I would be interested in putting one of these cruise control units in my '86 TiiCo Westy. Being a total novice at such things...
Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:43:39 -0400
...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
Idle stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
...verified that I had no false air issues -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this is the last thing I did) -passed state emission test...
Re: audi 3A Swap -- Jetronic LH 2.4 question
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:38:30 -0400
...likely that the Bosch >engineers also reprogrammed the Ignition Control unit and the FI control >unit to take advantage of that. If they did...